repose
Nouns
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(n) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
- took his repose by the swimming pool
- (n) the absence of mental stress or anxiety ataraxis, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity, peace, heartsease,
- (n) a disposition free from stress or emotion serenity, tranquility, placidity, tranquillity, quiet,
Verbs
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(v) put or confide something in a person or thing
- These philosophers reposed the law in the people
- (v) be inherent or innate in; reside, rest,
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(v) lie when dead
- Mao reposes in his mausoleum
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(v) lean in a comfortable resting position
- He was reposing on the couch
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(v) put in a horizontal position
- lay the books on the table
- lay the patient carefully onto the bed
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(v) to put something (eg trust) in something
- The nation reposed its confidence in the King